Tyler Glasnow Injury Update: Dave Roberts Expects Pitcher to Avoid IL
Tyler Glasnow exited Wednesday's game with a back injury, but manager Dave Roberts is optimistic the Dodgers starter will avoid an IL stint. Get the latest update on Glasnow’s MRI and recovery timeline here.
It’s too soon to say if the back injury sustained by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is serious, but Wednesday afternoon, manager Dave Roberts signaled optimism. Glasnow hurt his lower back as he warmed up for the second inning against the Houston Astros. He said his back “gave out,” prompting him to gesture for the trainers’ help.
Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) leaves the game against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images While there is some concern because Glasnow has sustained this injury before, Roberts said he doesn’t expect the pitcher to be put on the injured list. He’ll get an MRI to confirm the extent of the injury when the team returns to LA.
Glasnow told Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times that it felt more like a spasm. “It shouldn’t be too long,” he said. Dave Roberts says Tyler Glasnow will get an MRI when the team returns to LA, but he does not expect it to be an IL situation.
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) May 6, 2026 How did Tyler Glasnow get hurt? Glasnow was effective in the first inning, racking up two strikeouts, bringing him over 1,000 Ks in his career . As he was warming up for the second inning, though, he felt his back “gave out” during a throw.